1. argue about指“为某事而争论、争吵”。如:
Don't argue about the matter any more.
2. argue with指“为某人争吵、争论或吵架”。如:
The two brothers often argue with each other.
注意:
表示“因某事与某人争吵”或“与某人辩论某事”为argue with sb. about sth.或argue against sb. on sth.。如:
They argued with the waiter about the price of the meal.
I am aware that some will argue that the fetus has an inalienable right to life.
我很清楚一些人会争辩说胎儿有不可剥夺的生存权。
She tried to argue herself out of the infatuation, but without avail.
她想说服自己摆脱迷恋,可是没成功。
Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?
孩子们,不要再吵了,好吗?
※When guns speak it is too late to argue. 待到炮声响,辩论已莫及。
※People generally quarrel because they cannot argue. 通常人们是因为不会辩理才吵架的。
※People generally quarrel because they cannot argue. ( Chesterton )—— 通常人们是因为不会辩理才吵架的。(切斯特顿)